Dr. Tara Frix had no doubts about where her career was headed. “I always wanted to be a doctor,” she says. But she always knew that a patient’s health can’t just rely on one provider. “Early on, I was drawn to the multi-disciplinary approach of having sports medicine doctors non-surgical orthopedists, chiropractors and physiotherapists that all have the same goal for the patient.”

“My best life advice for anyone is to get to the gym three to five times a week. Our bodies recover better when we are strong and have fewer injuries.”

Today, she’s living her vision at Total HealthCare, helping patients eliminate joint pain without relying on the all-too-common cortisone injections and join replacements. “I love giving patients their life back and getting them active again,” she says. totalhealthmed.com

Sometimes, a doctor’s visit is anything but routine, even when it’s for something as familiar as headaches and back pain. That was the case for one of Dr. Tara Frix’s patients last year. “We had a teenage patient come in experiencing constant headaches that caused nausea and dizziness, complicated by upper and lower back pain,” Dr. Frix remembers. “This patient had seen 17 different doctors ranging from primary care to orthopedists to neurologists and was given pain killer, cortisone injection – you name it. Nothing was helping.” The patient’s pain level eventually prevented them from making it through full school days, even using a wheelchair during the time they could manage to stay in class. “After an eight-week program with Total Healthcare, we were able to eliminate the symptoms,” Dr. Frix says. “As stated from the patient, ‘They literally brought me back to life!’ This is why we love what we do.”

]]>http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/2015-over-40-fabulous-advisory-board-12/feed/0Total HealthCare’s Dr. Tara Frix Gives Her Best Advicehttp://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/total-healthcares-dr-tara-frix-gives-her-best-advice/
http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/total-healthcares-dr-tara-frix-gives-her-best-advice/#commentsTue, 10 Mar 2015 21:17:19 +0000http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/?p=8937Continue reading →]]>Dr. Tara Frix from Total HealthCare is here to share her insight and best advice on how to make the years over the age of 40 some of your best.

What healthy message do you most want to share?

That medical doctors, chiropractors and physiotherapists can work together under one roof. At Total HeathCare, all our specialists work as one team with one goal in mind, and that is to effectively – and non-surgically – relieve stubborn chronic joint or spine pain.

How does joint care help people in their 40s, 50s and beyond feel their best?

When someone gets back to running, playing soccer, playing tennis or simply walking upstairs, it gives them their life back.

What is your ultimate goal in doing this work?

Pain is a big de-motivator and depressor in one’s life. I want to help people get back to the productive lives they want to live.

What is a common client response when they see the benefits of your core?

Many of the patients that come to us do so as a last resort before an invasive surgery. Once we’ve helped them, they often say things like, “This changed my life,” and “I had forgotten what it’s like to be pain free.”

Q: Do “natural” joint supplements, such as fish oil, that are advertised and sold in stores actually work to help alleviate joint pain?

A: Only a few “natural” joint supplements have ever been scientifically investigated. The majority of available data is on chondroitin and glucosamine. Some studies show a reduction of osteoarthritis pain with their use, while other studies show no effect. I recommend a three-month trial of chondroitin and glucosamine to my patients who don’t have certain allergies or other medical conditions.

Do you have questions for our doctors? If so, please email your questions to editorial@bestselfatlanta.com.

]]>http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/best-rx-orthopedic-surgery-sports-medicine-center/feed/0Wellness Wednesdays with Sheri: Tips For Reducing Inflammationhttp://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/wellness-wednesdays-with-sheri-tip-for-reducing-inflammation/
http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/wellness-wednesdays-with-sheri-tip-for-reducing-inflammation/#commentsWed, 24 Aug 2011 21:27:39 +0000http://www.bestselfatlanta.com/blog/?p=1119Continue reading →]]>In Alison Broderick’s article this month, Getting the Facts on Joint Pain, she explains how joint pain and arthritis can have a great impact on a person’s quality of life by making everyday tasks and exercising more difficult. She mentions many of the common causes of joint pain, including inflammation. This is an important point, because the vast majority of Americans suffer from inflammation and don’t even know it!

Inflammation normally occurs in response to injury and attack by germs and is marked by redness and swelling, like when you get a paper cut or fall and scrape your knee. It is the body’s way of getting immune activity and nourishment to an area that really needs them.

But inflammation isn’t always helpful, and can become dangerous when the immune system mistakenly attacks normal tissues, which is what happens when people experience rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. New research also shows a link between inflammation and heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.

The good news is that you can prevent inflammation by eating an anti-inflammatory diet. By nourishing your body with a good balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, in addition to low-glycemic carbohydrates, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, you can reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent arthritis, heart disease, cancer and other age-related disorders.

Here is a list of five foods to add to your diet to reduce your inflammation:

Salmon: Rich in omega-3s, wild Alaskan salmon in particular will provide you with the essential fatty acids your body needs to reduce inflammation.

Turmeric: Turmeric has been used for centuries in many cultures as a powerful, natural anti-inflammatory agent.

Walnuts: Walnuts are a rich plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, so they are great way for people who choose not to eat fish to get all of the essential fatty acids their body needs.

Dark leafy greens: Leafy greens are nature’s original detox and cleansing foods. Rich in flavanoids and antioxidants, leafy greens will help you reduce inflammation in your body, helping you live pain- and disease-free.

Beans: Beans are rich in protein and fiber, making them powerhouses of energy and rich sources of anti-inflammatory nutrients. Check out this great beans and rice recipe for a quick family dinner.

For more information or support switching to an anti-inflammatory diet, call Sheri Oppenheimer. Sheri Oppenheimer is a health coach at Sweetgrass Spa in Little 5 Points and the Founder of The 100 Women Project. To schedule a FREE health makeover session with her ($125 value), call (404) 522-3223 or email Sheri at sheri@100womenproject.com.